The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and will be closed all day on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The center will re-open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, and will be open regular 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours the rest of the week, providing visitors with a great opportunity to find exciting Kentucky-made gifts and enjoy a meal at the Artisan Cafe. The center is a wonderful place to join friends, gather for lunch and shop for Kentucky Proud foods and Kentucky-made artisan works.